Announcement: New Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Rule
As of January 2, 2024, a new NLC rule is in effect. Nurses relocating to another Compact state now have 60 days from the time they move to apply for a license by endorsement in the new primary state of … Continue reading
Deactivation
Florida became part of the NLC on January 19, 2018. Compact rules do not allow a license to be maintained or renewed if the nurse has a license in another party state that allows them to practice in Florida. What … Continue reading
Expedited Licensure Options for Evacuees from Puerto Rico
The Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, & Nursing have important updates for applicants from Puerto Rico who are seeking expedited licensure and work authorization in Florida. Continue reading
Florida Board of Nursing Approved Remedial Courses
There are three scenarios which would require completion of an approved remedial course: Applicants who have failed the NCLEX three consecutive times will require a letter to begin the remedial course. To obtain a letter, please email MQA.NursingAppStatus@flhealth.gov. Applicants will be … Continue reading
Registered Nurse (RN)
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Registered Nurse. Renew Online →Login Help →Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesCEUStatutes & RulesRequirements Registered Nurses (RN) are renewed by the department in three groups: Group … Continue reading
Help Center
Welcome to the Florida Board of Nursing Help Center – a online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) … Continue reading
Links and Resources
Welcome to the Florida Board of Nursing Online Resources – a tool for accessing applications, forms, statutes, rules and other important information. Exemptions → Declaratory Statements → Fillable PDF documents are not currently supported by the Firefox web browser. Please use an alternative web browser. Please use … Continue reading
Licensing and Registration
To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions below. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply for licensure on … Continue reading
